Ah my two favorite little ones. They may look all warm and fuzzy together but here's the truth- he (meaning thome- the border collie) does not like Nova. I knew when we decided to have a baby this was one going to be quite a shock for him. After all he (as you can tell) has been the baby for the past six years. He has never been mean to her or acted an any way aggressive towards her but he basically wants nothing to do with her. And by nothing i mean basically ignores her- example: when you put her hand on him like she is petting him and he looks away. Take her hand off him and he looks back- this can go on and on like this for quite some time. She on the other hand already loves to watch him chase his toys and always smiles when she sees him! I had high hopes that it would be instant love but its not. And thats ok. We are working on it- I know as soon as she's a little more interactive and can throw this toys they will be best friends. It makes me so happy to think she will grow up with a sweet kind dog in her life. My childhood dog is one of my favorite and most cherished memories. But for now I'm just grateful he's a gentle sweet dog that will tolerate a few photos here and there.  

This girl loves her daddy- just look at that stare!  

I never imagine just how much i'd love being her mom! 

This little one is almost grown out of her newborn jammies! She's growing far too quickly- and before we move up to the next size of jammies i wanted to make sure we never forget just how cute she looked in these! Thus a PJ themed photoshoot! Oh Nova girl- please stay little forever! 

Most days while she naps I attempt to get something done (like actually shower or clean the house). Yesterday however the afternoon light was so dreamy an impromptu photoshoot took place all without her knowledge. While she peaceful slept I snapped away a few photos of her in my favorite frog hat- and a few of just that gorgeous hair. And as I sit here looking through these photos I can't help but feel so blessed to be her mom. 

This sweet little girl is 8 weeks old today. Time is going by far too quickly- she's becoming bright, alert and interactive. And while theres nothing that warms my heart more than watching that little face light up with a smile its all so bittersweet. She's growing and far too fast! I wish time would stand still so i can enjoy every little snuggle and smile this girl has to offer. 

Photos by Monkeyface Photography 

Sweet little Nova was a model for headbands and hats when she was just one week old! After all who wouldn't love all that dark hair! And guess what- it just keeps getting longer and longer! 

 

It will forever amaze me how one little cry forever changed our world. Little Nova arrived December 5th via c-section after a very long and non progressive labor. I will never forget the feeling of laying on the operating table praying for her and myself- I was so exhausted and terrified. However I will never be able to explain the immediate sense of calm and love that filled me when I heard that little cry. It was truly one of the defining moments- a moment I will forever remember. And I cannot thank Heidi at Monkeyface Photography enough- she captured so many moments and memories we will forever treasure. I still cannot make it through these images without tears filling my eyes.